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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02
-Local-Conservati

The New York Board of Trade and
Transportation had its annual banquet
last week. President Cleveland, Secretary
Manning, Senators Cullom, Hawley and
Reagan, George W. Childs, Charles A
Dana and others sent letters of regret ex-
eusing themselves.
Mr.. Hewitt after referring to his press
ing engagements as Mayor Of New York,
wrote as follows =
s'Of course if am able 1 will come to
your annual banquet, as it would afford ME
a very convenient opportunity for making
some remarks in regard to the paralysis OF
business, produced by the usurpation OF
power Oh the part of men who do not repre-.
sent the public, but who claim the right in
secret to determine not only what work
shall be done but who shall do it, and at
any rate of wages which they may choose
| to prescribe. Such claim, if recognized,
would destroy the right to labor which in
their blind folly they profess to protect
| The intelligent business meE OF New York
must assert themselves, at whatever sacri-
| fee of time. money, ard effort may be
needed. Now is the time 20 settle the
|
York shall be carried on By those who are
interested i'll its steady development OF
transferred to the control of irresponsible
secret tribunals altogether ignorant of the
| laws which govern trade and commerce. ,
| General Sherman was present and re
spcnded to the toast-"Our Country"
'He spoke of the progress made in fifty
years, since the time when all the trading
in Ohio was done by wagons which came
across the mountains with goods from
Philadelphia In the last twenty years the
| improvement in transportation had beer
| greater than in the eighteen centuries pre-
ceding. Now goods can be forwarded a
81 ton per hundred miles,
Mr.. Trenholm, Comptroller of the Cur
rency, was introduced as representative
of the Southern States. In alluding to tn
earthquake at Charleston, his home, he re
| fsrred to the generous conduct of New
York in assisting his stricken city, and
continuing, said ''He could not regar'
| New Workers as strangers. The who'll
Union had great interest in the prosperit.
of New York, as New York was made VI
of citizens from all other States. TIL
banking system, he said, had grown VI
with other improvements, and all system
of transportation were aided by the system
Notwithstanding all its advantages, tn
national banking system, he said, is I'm
popular, because it is believed to be kim
Of monopoly, of which New York gets tn
benefit. This is not true, for it is Of create
value to the country outside Of New Yorl
in making exchange cheaper and collection
more certain"
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Remarkable Revival Of Religion in Char
l0ttesville.

For some time preceding last week re-
markable revival was going on in Char
sttesyille. OF the conversions, the Char
lottesville Chronicle of Friday last, says
"We think we can safely place the num-
btr of converts, up to Wednesday night, at
sne hundred and seventy five. who are
known. There are doubtless many wh@ are
converted who have not been reported to
the evangelsts or the pastors. The inter
sst in the work is increasing ''as the days
re going by and it is quite probable that
be meetings will continue. The Devil is
son rum" and it is earnestly hoped by all
good people, whether Christians or not, that
nc shnll be kept moving. 1t is great and
glorious work, and we say 'tGod speed =
Of the meeting Of the Friday night of the
preceding week, the Chronicle says
"Perhaps the most remarkable meeting
of the series so far was on Friday night
The sermon was ON the personality, Pres
ence and Power of the Holy Spirit" 1t
was most impressive discourse. AT the
,fter- meeting there was witnessed scene
which was beyond the experience of any
person present. The preacher called for all
who wished to be filled with the Holy Spirit
to get up and say so. The Christians in the
house, as one man, responded to the appeal.
The house was crowded 10 its utmost capac-
ity, and when the call was made for inquir-
ers after salvation, great numbers stood up
for prayer. Subsequently call was made
for these who could accept Christ as their
Saviour to come forward and take the
hand of the ministers present. Then a
great threng, estimated at from seventy
i've to one hundred persons, came forward,
and thus testified. The effect of this was
most remarkable. The spirit of God seem
ed to have settled upon every person pres
ent. Men could not speak; the singers hao
to stop singing; women wept from very JOY
and the countenances of the whole congre
Cation seemed Illuminated by some super
natural light. Some of the widest young
men in the town were brought to the feet o
Christ in humble penitence and confession
And all day Saturday the people could talk
of nothing but the meeting the night before. ,
LATER.-The Charlottesville correspond
emit of the Richmond Dispatch under DAFT
of February 26th reports the number O
conversions to be 1876. On Thursday nigh
sixty-three persons made confession. Thes'
are from all classes in the community
Old men and old women have been breugh
to Christ, and Of the number converted
two-thirds at least are men.
The meetings will continue through thi
| week.
These meetings have beea conducted
uuder the direction Of Evangelist Fl. w
Brown. Among the visiting ministers have
been DR.. Lafferty, Of Richmond; DR.
Smith, of Lynchburg; DR.. Dinwiddie, O
Alexandria, and Rev Mr.. Howard, thu
Presbyterian evangelist. 1t is probable
that special effort will be made among
| the students.
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MARI IL

ViRGINIA-IN VAcAT1oN.-In the Clerks
v office of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, February 2Sih, 1857
John d. Andrews
VS..
Mrs. Ann Bond. w. A. Burnett, Newton Ar
genbright, and Frank B Berkeley and w. 81.
Weller Trustees of the Augusta Perpetual
Building and Loan Company, and the Angus
ia Perpetual Building and Loan Company.
In Chdncery on an Attachment
The object OF this suit is to attach the prop
erty. estate, and effects of every kind and de-
scription, of the nonresident. Mis-. Ann Bond,
within the limits Of the county of Augusta. OF
elsewhere in the state of Virginia, and subject
hem to the payment of the indebtness of the
said Bond to the said John d. Andrews. evil
denced by a note of the said Mrs. Ann Bond to
the said John ID. Andrews for the sum of one
hundred ard fifty dollars, dated Decembsr Sth,
1882. payable six months at The Augusta Ma
tonal Bank of Staunton. with interest from
June lIth 1891, till paid, and COSTS of suit
1t appearing by affidavit filed that Mrs. Ann
Bond Is q nonresident of this State. IL is or
dered that she do appear here within one
month after due publication of this notice, and
do what is necessary to protect her interests
in this suit. Teste,-
j. N. RYAN. Clerk.
Hudson d Patrick, p. q. mar2-4t
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COMMISSIONER or THE REYENuE.

COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE.
To the Voters Of augusta County:-
hereby announce myself candidate for re-
election To the office of toMaissIoNER OF THE
Revenue for Middle River district thank
my many friends OF my district and the county
for past favdTs, and If re elected, wi discharge
the duties of the office to the bestG my ability.
MARI tide Vindc 3. PATTERSON
To the Voters of augusta County,
l hereby announce myself candidate for
reelection to the off1.'e OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE REVENUE for Pastures District THANK
my many friends of nv district and the coun-
ty for past favors. and, If reelected, will DIS
charge the duit sof the Office to the best o, my
ability. mar2-tde d, F. HOOVER.
To the Voters of augusta County,
hereby announce myself ~ candidate for the
office of COMMISSIONERS OF THE REVENUE for
Pastures District.
mar2-tde eve w. t. LIGHTNER.
To Che Voters of Aug,ssta Count =
Thankful for The support you have heretofore
given me, fael encou aged to ask for It's con
tinuance. and herebyannonnce myself a csndI-
dats for 5e t,eetion 10 the office OF COMMISSION
AR GF THE RkvENUE in Riverheads District.
faithfully and imptrtiaIiy discharge The duties
Of the office. Very res pectfulIy
mar2-lde Wind C j. FRANK WILSON.
TO the Voters Of augusta County =
hereay announce myself n candidate for re-
election to he office OF COMMISSIONER OF TIIE
REvENpE for South River District. / thank
my MANY friends o. my district and the county
for past favors. and IF re- elected will discharge
feb23tde WIN l.. MOWRY.
To the Voiers of augusta County,
hereby respectfully announce myself a can
didaIe for re election the Office of COMMITS
sIoNER OF THE REVENUE for Beverlv Manor
District. and promise to discharge the duties
OF the office to the best of my ability thank
my friends for past favOrs, and solicit their
further support.
feb23 tide V&vc w. Arthur WILSON.
To the Voters of AUGUSTA County
| hereby announce myself candidate for
COMMISSION Err OF THE REVENUE for Beverly
Manor District and, II elected will faithfully
discharge the duties of that Office.
mar2-tde J. EMMETT GUY.
To the Fo'srs Of AUGUSTA County,
| ereby announce myself candidate for
re election to the office uf COMMISSIONERS OF
THE REVENUE for North River District.
Respectfully,
feb23tde &Vc VIM A. VICAR
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

In accordance with the provisions Of the
Constitution of the State which empower
the Governor, when in his opinion the ill.,
terest OF the Commonwealth may require
it." to convene the General Assembly:
Now therefore l, Fitzhugh Lee, Governo.
of Virginia, do hereby summon the mem.
bers of the Senate and House of Delegates,
constituting the General Assembly, to meet
in extra session in their respective cham
bers in the Capitol, at Richmond, at Il
o'clock noon, on Wednesday, the 10th day
of March, 1887.
In testimony whereof have hereto set
my hand and caused the seal Of the Com.
monwealth to BE- attached, at Richmond,
this the 25th of February, 1887, in the one
hundred and eleventh year of the Common
wealth.
fsEAL FITzHUGH LEE.
By the Governor:
II. W. Fiournoy,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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rxECUToR,s SAFE OF Real EsTATE

AS executor of the viii of Robert q. Bickle,
decd will, in front of the court house, in the
city of stanton, on
Wednesday, March 23rd, 1887,
sell. at at public auction. the following parcels
of real estetate in abe county of Augusta and
city OF StauntOn -
LIST, a house and lot of 81 acres on the
GreenvIile road near Mrs. Gays just outside
IF the city limits.
I'd. several vacant lots known as the Piper
lots. on the Parkersoufg road, and lying be-
tween said road and the old LexiDg ton road
and near the residence OF County Treasurer
janis N. Mcfarland
Saunton, on the Park ersburg road, of about
AZ acres, near to John SouIhards.
4th. Aud within the city limits-A lot of
about 81 acres on Reservoir Hill East of and
adjoining said reservoir, also adjoining B. T.
Bagby on Southwest and Wayt Bros. on the
North.
5th. A lot at the Mort h end of Fillmore street
of a bout p acres, and known as the Wygan lot
9Th, A house and lot on the Yves: side OF
North Lewis Street. No. 203.
18th. A house and lot on North Augusta at.
West side. No. 2l2 and known as the Craig
house.
Sih A lot on johnson Street. with an iron
smith shop on 1t. near Thornbnrg's new stable.
now occupied by George II. White.
9th. A Brick house and lot on corner West
Beverly and North Lewis SITS adjoining the
Methodist Church, known as the Brighlwell
property.
cash, ard the residue In Que, two. and three
years of equal ipstameuts, with interest from
day of sale the purchaser ter give bonds, with
approved personal security, and the title re-
tained US ultimate security. Sale to commence
at IL o'clock, a.. m. VIM. II. RUSH,
Executor.
E. NJ Cushing Son. Auctiopeers.
MARI At
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The Twenty-Second of February.

Something of the old-time national spirit
was aroused in the observances OF the
twenty second of February at different
places in the country, but nowhere was
there such q revival of the memories OF
Washington's birthday as at the celebra
ton at Alexandria. The Gazette of that
city furnishes o full sketch of the parade
and ceremonies, and congratulates the citi-
xens who, as a unit, determined that the
day should be observed as it was, and that
the celebration, as whole, should be a
grand success.
Mr. D. A. Windsor was Chief Marshal,
with Major Turnbull. .. S. A., aud several
citizens aides. The column as formed was
very imposing. After the City Officials,
came the Stonewall Brigade Band OF
Staunton at the head of the Alexandra
Light Infantry, and then followed the
Union Veteran Corps of Washington,
Drum Corps, St. Johns Cadets, a Drum
Corps, Corcoran Cadets, Company G, Sd
United States Artillery with a battery OF
of officers and men and horses. Several of
the Fire Organizations Of Washington,
Baltimore, and Others of Alexandria
brought up the rear. The line of march
was through several streets. State and
National Flags were unfurled at many
points, and flowers and decorations we're
in great profusion along the route of the
column. The saddle and spurs worn by
had been worn by President Lincoln. AT
tho conclusion, banquet was given the
visiting companies.
In sketching the column on the march,
the Gazette says The sold Stonewall Brigade
Band of Staunton, Is pieces, led by Prof
Webb, was one Of the features Of the pro-
cession y and Of the Artillery, SIT was
said by all that Uncle Sam had done the
handsome thing )" and of the city which
Is putting on new life in the great ship
building interests to be developed there, q,
it appeared il holiday festivty -
Alexandria, in short. put on her holt
,lHT attire, and never did she show off tt
better advantage. The younger genera
ton, in whose lives such occasions form
epochs, were thrilled with delight, and by
their gestures and happy countenance'
were calculated 20 impress one with ths
belief that their cup Of joy, transitery
though it be, was nearly if no. up to the
brim."
The arrival IF the Band at Alexandri.
on the night of the 2lst is thus referred tx
by the Gazette -
'sThe Old Stonewall Brigade Bard, o
Staunton. Prof. Webb leader, and com
posed of twenty -seven pieces. arrived hers
last night and proceeded at once to thu
Alexandria Light Infantry Armory. wher
they dscoursed excellent music during tn
evening. They were met at the depot ant
escorted down the street by large crowd
They wore becoming uniform of dark blu
with green trimmings and bear-skin caps
The band is composed principally of yeunJ
men, sons Of the members of the origiua
Ssonewall Brigade Band. Their appear
auce in line to-day was one of the feature
OF the parade"
Professor Webb's engagements did no
allow an absence Mr. James A. Arnen
trout was the director whilst the Band va
at Alexandria.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

W. VA. LEGIsLATURE.-This body in sss-
sion at Charleston, W. Va, adjourn,d al
IL o'clock last Friday night, without elect
ing e. s. Senator, SO that Gov. Wilson
will appoint one to fill the vacancy when
Camden's term expires 4th of March. The
general opinion is that Daniel B. Lucas.
tho leader of the nti,caucus democrats,
will be the man.
1t seems to US that this would be unHise
P. S.-Since the above was put ia type
we have learned from the Charleston Nv
VA.) Star that, i'll response to a question o
q representative Of that paper, Gov. Will.
son expressed it as his purpose to appoint
Hon. Daniel B. Lucas, of Jefferson county
MS Senator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, Virginia, enters on the llth
day of November. 1885. In the case of Milmine,
Bodmdn & Co Us. ID G.. Mohler and others the
II dersigned, Special Commissioner, will
offer for sale. at public auction, 10 the highest
bidder. on
Monday, the 2Sth day Of March, 1887,
in front Of the Courthouse of Augusta county,
Siaunton. Va that famous property. known as
w Il Y ER'S CAVE.
The said pl operty. embracing about seq
acres. is located in Augusta county, Va,
about Is miles N. e. of Staunton perfec' ly &C
cessible. being only three miles from q depot
on the Valley Railroad and about one mile
from depot on the shenandoah Valley Rail-
road. 1t has long been known and visited by
thousands, taking rank with the NaturaI
Bridge and Mag ara Falls as one of the great
est natural curtos, tiles OF the country.
TERMS AS much cash rs will pay the costs
of suit and sale, and the balance on a credit O.
one, 1--WE, and three years-the purchaser to
give b. nds with approved PERSONAL security,
bearing interest at S x per cent from the day of
sale for the deferred payments and the title to
be retained IS ultimate security.
MARSHALL HANGER,
Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

PLACED ON THE PEDESTAL. colos
sal bronze statue of Jehn G. Calhoun was.
GU Tuesday of last week, successfully
placed On the pedestal in Marien Square.
Charleston, South Carolina. The igurs
faces to the south. There remains now
only the fcar historical figures and the
ornaments to the panels to complete the
monument, the cornerstone of which was
laid So years ago. When the Calhoun
monument is completed there will be few
handsomer works of art to be seen In the
United States. The formal unwilling will
take place April 20.
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CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.
To the VOfers Of augusta County,
| have the honor 10 announce myself can-
didate Tor the office OF CLERK GF THE CIRCUIT
CoURr of Augusta county.
feb23 tide Il. A. FULCHER
To the Voters Of augusta C0unty:-
respectfully announce myself a candidate
for rec sctiut TO the Office OF CIRCUIT COURT
CLERK OF Augusta county.
febI6- tide e We JOSEPH n. RYAN.
To the Voters Of the County of l. uga,sto =
L respectfully announce my self cand date
Tor the Office CIRCUIT CoCRT CLERK aud ii
elected will discharge the duties OF the Office
faithfully anu 10 the best OF my ability. Hav-
ing had twenty years experience id the active
duties of the & unity Court Clerk's office fiat
ter myseifthat can discourage those TO Which
1 aspire with satisfaction to the public.
JOSEPH Il. WOODWARD.
fehI6-tde 4 V c.
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fsb9.4t

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A VERY
" DESIRABLE FARM.-By virtue OF q de-
cree the circuit court of Augusta county,
rendered in the case OF Michael A. Cofner and
wife VS.. ]. T. Hawpe and ais, We will proceed
on the premises, on
Saturday. the 9Th day Of March, 1887.
to sell, at public auction, that very desirable
Farm, containing 100 acres, situated ON
South River, about one mile Southeast OF
Greenv1lle, Augusta county. Virginia. upon
which the late William 3. Hawpe resided in
his lifetime. This property Is very desirable.
contains good dwelling and all necessa- "a
ry outbuildings. is in a fine sta'e of i'm EstH
prOvement, and is most conveniently lew,
located in regard to Depots, schools, mills, and
churches.
TERMs.-Cash In hand to pay coats of suit
and sale, and the remainder upon a credit of
one, two. and three years from date OF sale.
and interest from dale of sale the purchaser
giving bond with approved personal secu ity.
and the title reiained AS ultimate security.
ME- ADE F. WHITE,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR-,
Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

WESTERN WEATHER HAPPENINGS
WASHINGTON, February 25.-Another bliz-
card is blowing in Dakota, and Northern
Pacific passenger trains are showed in near
Sentinel Butte. Still another blizzard is
reported from Northern New York and
New England. New England especially
is dotted all over with snow bound trains,
and in Maine, Northern Vermont, and New
Hampshire railroad traffic has been practi-
cally suspended since last night by the
heavy snow, fierce winds, and freezing
weather.
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DRY GOODS and CARPETS.
I. WITT 81 BRO,
Dealers In
Dry Goods. Carp cts, etc.

~
Main Street, opposite The Harbte Yard.
IN addition to our general and fall stock of sta
pie Dress Goods, Notions, etc. we have opened
in he mouse lately orcupied by $ Tim
berlake, adj hi ug our own well known stand
larger siock than usual of staple Goods. and
a new department In
CARPETS, 0IL-CL0THS, CURTAIN GOODS,
and HUUSE-FURNtSHING ARTICLES in
that line.
The rear half of the spacious Store-room on
the street entrance Is undera iuil Hood OF light
from tn SKY d,side-openirgs. and furnish
es with its wide open aIea. the best oppnrttl-
nit rs for examining The goods, all OF which
are display ed an the street topr.
This stock has been selected ov Mr.. M WItz
in person, amt, in extent and variety, Is un-
eQualed in the State and Is offered at the low
est rates, as MI ia want Will ssc Rain by ex-
animation OF the goods and prices.
Returning our than KS for favOrs in the past,
we solicit orders and an examination of our
large and comp; etc stock In The Ines named,
knowing that salts fac ion will be given.
feb23-3n /. WITT d BROTHER.
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SIX BOYS KILLED ON THE RAIL--EAs
TON, PENN, February 26- Seven boys, ages
ranging from twelve to fifteen, who had
been hunting muskrats, were walking home
on the track Of the Lehigh- Valley railroad
to-day. They saw a cNal train approaching
them on one track and stepped to the other
to avoid it, when the fast passenger train
ran into them at the moment when the
coal train was opposite them. The boys
we're all struck by the passenger train.
Some were knocked against the coal train
and some on the opposite side of the road
Six were horribly crushed and instantly
killed. One escaped being hurt, having
been struck by the body of his brother and
knocked off the track.
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SHERIFF.

To the Voters Of AUGUSTA County,
l RESP eel fully announce myself as q candi-
dale for the Office OF SHERIFF of the county for
the next term.
Havii G served tue people OF Augusta for ten
years as Deputy Treasurer. Deputy Sheriff, and
Sheriff pro mise for The future, as have Irie d
in the past, TO faithfully discharse my duties,
If 1t SHALL be your pleasure TO continue me in
office. 7. Il. n. SPECk.
febi6 -tdes
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HANGED. AT Princess Anne, Nd, last
Friday, James Stevens. colored, was hang
ed for felcnieus assault on Mrs, Trehart,
an aged white lady. He ate his breakfast
with seeming relish, and assembled the scat
fold and met his fate with as much calm
stoicism as Thos J. Oiuverius.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

APPOINTED ROUTE AGENT.-Bir. 5. B..
McFalI, of Mt. Crawford, Rockingham coun-
ty, has been appointed mail agent cn tie h,
s. o. r. r, between Washington and Lex
ington, to fill the vacancy made by the
death Of Whitescarver. He will enter the
service or q probation Of six months at the
rate of $500 per year, and if he proves ef-
fcient he will then enter regularly at an
increased rate of paw
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02

A WOMAN HANGED.-Last Friday, at
I;erkimcr, N. Y, Mrs. Druse was hanged
fer the murder of her husband on the 18th
of December, 1884. She she him and then
bn.nod his body. As strong an effort was
made to secure her pardon as was made for
Ciuyerius
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0s,r Or STOLEN on the morning OF Il

0ST OR STOLEN on the morning OF thu
| 22nd of February last, one dark brown
CKET-BOOK, containing money, notes.
cheeks. and various receipts. One note execu
Il by e. ]. Wayland to Thos. Fl. Kirkpatrick
foI two hundred dollars; "A negotiable n ,te ex
ecuted to Clinedinst & Bodell for sixty dollars
by one Campbell. and endorsed by l.K Nc
Comb; check executed by DIR. Watson to me
Tor seventy-hve dollars; various other small.
notes Of hand; and all persons are hertb,
warned not to trade for any Of the 70 .egoing.
1t belongs. II returned to me with or without
the money, the finder will be rewarfie hand.
someiy. and no questions asked.
Ras2-lt A. B. LI0HTNER.